CVE-2024-6058 LabVantage LIMS cross site scripting

Medium 5.3 Published 17 Jun 2024 Updated 1 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts via manipulated height/width parameters in LabVantage LIMS, potentially compromising user sessions.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2024-6058?

CVE-2024-6058 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in LabVantage LIMS, published on 17 Jun 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in LabVantage LIMS 2017. This affects an unknown part of the file /labvantage/rc?command=page&page=SampleHistoricalList&_iframename=list&__crc=crc_1701669816260. The manipulation of the argument height/width leads to cross site scripting. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. The exploit has been disclosed to the public and may be used. The identifier VDB-268785 was assigned to this vulnerability. NOTE: The vendor was contacted early about this disclosure but did not respond in any way.

Weakness: CWE-79

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6058?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Labvantage Laboratory Information Management System.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6058?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6058 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.

Is CVE-2024-6058 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-6058 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fv5f-crch-5hqw.